NDSU Heating Plant - DA Tank Installation

The North Dakota State University Heating Plant is procuring a prime‑contractor to supply and install a new deaerator (DA) tank, associated piping, structural modifications, and to relocate an existing surge tank at the campus heating plant in Fargo, ND. The scope includes demolition of existing steel and concrete, installation of a 4,400‑gal steam‑sourced deaerator, pump and VFD, complete mechanical, electrical, and civil work, and full commissioning of a functional system. The solicitation was issued as an Invitation for Bid with mandatory pre‑bid walkthrough on June 25, 2026 and a bid deadline of July 9, 2026. Post‑award data shows three bidders—Peterson Sheet Metal, Burnn Boiler, and Gast Construction—submitted total bids ranging from $995,003 to $1,467,227. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price lump‑sum, with payment upon acceptance of completed work, and requires the contractor to provide insurance, performance bonds, and comply with North Dakota construction codes, AISC steel specifications, and the 2021 International Building Code. • Scope: Full design‑build installation of a new industrial deaerator tank, associated piping, pump/VFD, electrical power, structural steel modifications, and relocation of surge tank. • Procurement: Single‑source IFB (sealed electronic bids) with mandatory site visit; award to lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s). • Requirements: Contractor‑supplied equipment, all‑trade lump‑sum price, insurance (≥ $500k/$2M), performance/payment bonds, compliance with NDSU’s CSA template, and adherence to codes (IBC, AISC, AWS). • Vendors: Three firms listed in post‑award bid tab; no vendor contact details provided. • Timeline: Pre‑bid walk‑through June 25, 2026; bid submission deadline July 9, 2026; contract start “as soon as possible” after award.